S22-C01-0009-M42 Italy 10 lire UNC 1990 KM93

An aluminium 10 Lire of the Italian Republic, struck at the Rome Mint in 1990 — the same year Italy hosted the FIFA World Cup. A charming piece of everyday Italian numismatic history.

Obverse: A plough. Legend REPVBBLICA ITALIANA above, date 1990 and mintmark R below. Designed by Giuseppe Romagnoli, engraved by Pietro Giampaoli.

Reverse: Two ears of wheat flanking the denomination 10, with designer's name ROMAGNOLI below.

Specifications

• Country: Italy
• Denomination: 10 Lire
• Year: 1990
• Composition: Aluminium (96.2% Al, 3.5% Mg, 0.3% Mn)
• Weight: 1.6 g
• Diameter: 23.25 mm
• Edge: Plain
• Mint: R — Rome (mintage: 14,000,000)

Catalogue References

• KM#: 93
• Schön#: 93
• Numista N#: 728

Grade

UNC (Uncirculated) — No wear. Full original mint lustre.

Source: Numista N#728